Locomotion is central to human survival, but in adolescents, preferred walking speeds aren't always the most energy-efficient. Greater walking flexibility reduces energetic penalties, and may offer adaptive advantages in human evolution. #AJBA https://t.co/jfNZiZI79E

Bio anth often treats populations as key units of evolution, but the term is used inconsistently. There is variation in how populations are defined (sample sizes, time ranges, characteristics), making comparisons hard. Clearer definitions are needed #AJBA https://t.co/xyc0D6empc

This study integrates evolutionary theory into forensic practice to improve how sex is estimated from skeletal remains. By accounting for morphological integration, sex estimation can be accomplished with less variables without compromising accuracy #ajba https://t.co/lWs9nq4FFr

This study revealed how genetic diversity, diet, and lifestyle shaped dental stress markers in the indigenous populations of the Canary Islands. The results show island-level differences tied to subsistence strategies. Access the article below! #ajba https://t.co/UbvWjKxPHU

At Roonka, Australia, osteoarthritis wasn’t the ‘inevitable’ part of aging we assume today. Rare before European contact, OA here reveals how local biocultural entanglements shape the body, challenging ideas of universal biology #ajba https://t.co/fauDqnn7KS

The terminal Pleistocene was key in shaping modern populations, marked by high variability & regional divergence. Yahuai-1 (YH1;~16kya, southern China) offers insight into human diversity & population dynamics in SE Asia during this pivotal time #AJBA https://t.co/7mT4typkFw

Racial disparities in birth & breastfeeding persist among non-Hispanic Black women. This study found labor mismatch (birth intent vs outcome) didn’t affect breastfeeding but income, education & BMI can impact women meeting birth & breastfeeding goals #ajba https://t.co/JXnFeyXkwc

Epidemiologic research suggests sedentism increases irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) risk. This study suggests IBS may be driven by longitudinal effects of exercise alongside other environmental and behavioral factors contributing to energetic balance #AJBA https://t.co/eXDT6KRqhw

'Toothnroll' is a new R package for landmarking, measuring and mapping dental tissues of hominoid anterior teeth. Additionally, the package applicability could extend beyond the fields of paleoanthropology and biological anthropology #AJBA https://t.co/xTcxJymS88

This study explored how variations in body mass may have reflected changes London during the Black Death, and the relationship between epidemic diseases & changes in body size in the past, revealing new insights into health after extreme devastation #AJBA https://t.co/jV8lfQF4mx

Object manipulation by chacma baboons in Gorongosa National Park varies by age, sex, and habitat type. This study contributes to current discussions about the emergence of habitual tool use across the primate order #AJBA #baboons #tools https://t.co/XdFJSqHt8H

As ethics evolve globally, there is growing pressure on paleoanthropology to revisit its ethical practices, help create globally informed standards, and better align fossil handling with practices in related fields, such as human tissue research #AJBA https://t.co/iXh8PWxjrR

This study investigates enamel thickness among Atapuerca hominins. The results caution against using enamel thickness alone for taxonomic classification and emphasize the importance of analyzing both upper and lower dentitions across dental classes #AJBA https://t.co/Rk9NHj6ZzA

Disparities in higher education are connected to legacies of structural harm and stratification. Understanding how these legacies impact forensic practice matters for the creation of inclusive spaces and the reduction of barriers within the field #AJBA https://t.co/26nQk1qvUo

Using nuclear & mitochondrial DNA data, this study sheds light on the origins of the Yolngu people and their language. Results imply their language did not spread with the movement of people; the languages diffused among the different populations #AJBA https://t.co/fznWXn9BEd

Play Face/ Full Play Face—homologous to human smile/laugh-face— may have functional and/or morphological differences in both human and non-human primates. This study opens the door to future studies on playful expressions in humans and other primates #AJBA https://t.co/ypGhDVhply

Ethical concerns around the management, use, & display of digital human remains are a budding topic of discussion in biological anthropology research. This article proposes immediate action items to address the gaps in guidelines for digital ethics. #AJBA https://t.co/k0CZPwaOOt

I’m happy to share my latest article, just published in the American Journal of Biological Anthropology 💀 "Understanding the Origin of Superficial Bone Changes in Qafzeh 9 Skull: Contribution of Three-Dimensional Imaging" 🔗

This study focuses on the genomic variation and the major events that shaped the present-day Bulgarian genetic landscape. By providing new data from modern samples, this study provides a comprehensive overview of the genetic history of Bulgaria #AJBA https://t.co/Fuu0jzd2tz

Humans display a right-hand preference during tasks, but this pattern has not been equally observed in nonhuman primates. The results of this study support the use of entheses as a tool to infer hand preference and activity patterns across species #ajba https://t.co/pswksY5sGw